Apparently I'm Dad
I just found out I'm going to be a girl dad, and I have no idea what I'm doing. This is the honest checklist of what we actually need.
I'm not an expert. I'm a soon-to-be dad in Australia, writing this as I figure it out, with the jokes left in and the fluff left out. Here are the five things that actually matter first.
The five must-haves
- 1 The Car Capsule The only thing they check before you're allowed to drive her home. About $349 to $550
- 2 A Safe Place to Sleep Bassinet, bedside sleeper or cot. Not a laundry basket. From about $179
- 3 The Pram Something that folds and works from day one. It doesn't need a sunroof. About $200 to $1,400+
- 4 Nappies and Wipes The unsexy one that quietly adds up. About $10 to $38 a week
- 5 A Basic Feeding Kit A backup plan so 3 a.m. isn't me staring at a sink. About $145 to $295
Prices checked 13 November 2026, mostly at Baby Bunting. Prices change, so check before you buy.